Local obituaries for May & Smith Funeral Directors

Jul 17, 2019

Mrs. Nell Joiner Gibson Griffall, age 92, of Warner Robins, formerly of Wrightsville, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20 th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church south of Tennille with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Reggie Joiner will officiate.  Mrs. Griffall’s grandsons and grandsons-in-law...

Jul 13, 2019

Mrs. Jeanette Jones Snider, age 84, of Sandersville, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Snider will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 16 at Sisters Baptist Church in Sandersville.  Reverend Jason Logins will officiate.  Burial will be in the Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery for family only.

Mrs....

Jul 6, 2019

Reverend Henry George "Mike" McMichael, Jr.  age 69, of Sandersville died on Saturday evening July 6, 2019 at Heritage Inn of Sandersville. Funeral services for Reverend McMichael will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 10, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.  Reverend Tony Mimbs and Reverend Jimmy Harris will officiate.

Reverend McMichael was...

Jul 6, 2019

Mr. John Erwin Leverett, age 80, of Tennille died on Saturday July 6, 2019 at his residence.

A memorial service for Mr. Leverett will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 8, in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.  Reverend Brian Welch will officiate.

Mr. Leverett was a native and lifelong resident...

Jul 5, 2019

Mrs. Frances Myres Ballew of Sandersville, Georgia, formerly of Greenville, South Carolina died on Friday, July 5, 2019, following an extended illness. A memorial service for Mrs. Ballew will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 9, at Deepstep United Methodist Church in Deepstep.  Reverend Stan Ballew will officiate.

Mrs. Ballew was a native of Greenville, South...

Jul 1, 2019

Hugh Buchanan McMaster, 60, of Macon, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with interment immediately following the service at Riverside Cemetery.  The family will greet friends Friday, July 5, 2019 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Hart’s at the Cupola....

Jul 1, 2019

George Raymond (G.R.) Lord, Jr., age 87, died Monday, July 1, 2019, in an Augusta hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Washington County, Georgia, on September 6, 1931, and lived in Washington County his entire life. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd, at May & Smith Funeral Home. The funeral service will...

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. Thomas Eugene Seipp, age 61, of Sandersville, died on Monday, July 1, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. A memorial service for Mr. Seipp will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 P.M. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville.  Reverend Jerry Pickard will officiate.

Mr. Seipp was born on...

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Anne Arrington Todd, age 85, of Bartow, died, on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.   Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, July 5 at Josey Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.  Reverend Jeff Meeks will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, Donnie Smith, Tim Smith, Chris Godfrey, Ron...

Jun 22, 2019

Corilla Everett Weaver, age 72, of Macon died on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Heritage Inn of Sandersville following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 11:00 A. M. at Deepstep United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Stan Bellew, Reverend Larry Giles, and Reverend Paul Harris will officiate. ...

Jun 21, 2019

Mr. David DeWayne Evans, age 55, of Sandersville died on Friday, June 21, 2019 in an Augusta hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sandersville, with burial at Davisboro Cemetery.  Reverend Danny Thomas and Reverend Ron Dixon will officiate.  Pallbearers will be;...

Jun 20, 2019

Mr. Billy E. Amerson, age 84, of Warner Robins died on Thursday evening, June 20, 2019, at The Lodge in Warner Robins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 24, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Amerson Family Cemetery near Davisboro.  Rev. Richard Arrowood will officiate.  Pallbearers will be: Ray Beckett,...

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Heath Hannah, Sr., age 47, of Sandersville died on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at the residence, 3268 Highway 68 North in Sandersville on Saturday, June 22 at 6:00 P.M.  Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service.   Reverend...

Jun 16, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Thomas Garner, age 92, of Sandersville, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 in an Augusta Hospital.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20 th at 1:00 p.m.at First Baptist Church of Sandersville with burial in Brownwood Cemetery.   Reverend Lee Lacey and Reverend Sam Waldron will officiate.  Mrs. Garner’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Jun 15, 2019

Mr. Wade Brown, 75, died June 15, 2019 at his home in Tennille.  A memorial service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, June 18 at 11:00 A.M. at Tennille Baptist Church with Dr. Brian Welch officiating.  The family will greet friends following the memorial service at the church.  Born the son of the late Linward and Bertha Brett...

Jun 15, 2019

CMSGT Robert Edward Gross, age 75, of Tennille, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21 st at 11:00 a.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Davisboro City Cemetery with military honors.  Elder Kenneth Brantley will officiate. ...

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Ruland Henry Creel, age 70, of Sandersville, died on Friday, June 14, 2019, at his residence. A family and friends gathering will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at 5035 Smith Robson Road, Sandersville.

Mr. Creel was a native of Eufaula, Alabama, but had lived in Sandersville for many years.  He...

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Wonnie Rayford McCoy, age 85, of Sandersville, died Friday, June 14, 2019 in an Augusta Hospital.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 18 th at 2:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Jason Loggins and Reverend Danny Thomas will officiate.  Pallbearers will be George Dickson,...

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. William Ray Anderson, age 76, of Tennille, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Warrenton Health and Rehab Facility following an extended illness.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 17 th at 4:00 p.m. in May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.   Reverend Larry Glover will officiate. ...

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Artie Bell Hogue Prater “Memaw”, age 92, of Sandersville died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Chapel in Pleasant View, Tennessee with burial at Jackson Chapel Cemetery in Dickson, TN. The family will receive...